Working with our good friends at Wilkinson Cameras and Animal Teach, we're really pleased to be able to offer an informative half day in a well set up studio with fantastic subjects. Before the session we will send through a video presentation on getting started with macro photography, so if you are new to the subject this should really help you get a good understanding of the common problems and how to solve them. Of course, the photography guide who will be with the group throughout the session can go over any questions or queries you may have on the subject.

The session will begin with a welcome tea/coffee and the Wild Arena tutor will go through the camera set up for the session and what subjects we will have available. You will then have the opportunity to capture your own pictures, of these exciting animals, on a bespoke set up to ensure you go away with captivating images. With a small group size of only 6 there will be plenty of time for each person to get images. We will be working with two set ups throughout the day, one showing how to get the best from constant lighting and one from studio lighting. These sets will work in very different ways, but this should allow you to leave the session with plenty of information on different lighting scenarios.

So, if you are new to macro photography or would simply like access to the amazing subjects on offer then this is the perfect session for you. Your guide will be on hand to help you with the relevant macro equipment and the Wilkinson Cameras staff will be on hand to offer further help and guidance.

• KEY SPECIES

Exotic amphibians and reptiles: Crested Gecko, Leopard Gecko, Gargoyle Gecko, Royal Python, Corn Snake, Millipede, Amazon Milk Frog, Borneo Eared Frogs, Ornate Horned Frog, Blue Tongued Skink, Praying Mantis (various species), Stick Insects (various species), Panther Chameleon and Yemen Chameleon. 

Above all else, we want our welcoming, small group workshops to be relaxing and creatively stimulating.

• VENUE

We are really pleased to be hosting this event with our good friends Wilkinson Cameras in Liverpool. Wilkinson has just moved their Liverpool store and this store has ample facilities for the day and of course plenty of kit on hand to tempt us all.

• WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Wild Arena workshops are not suitable for children under the age of 14 years old and a full paying adult must accompany any under 16’s.

Light walking is involved, and the studio is on the second floor.

Suitable for photographers with a good working knowledge of macro

• LEARNING OUTCOMES

We try to tailor all our sessions to suit our guests, so we do not always cover all the topics depending on the individual needs. 

Typical topics we can cover in this session are: Back lighting, use of flash, getting the best angles for reflection, high key lighting